World Defense Show 2024 Highlights

The arms show provides a unique platform for global defense industry representatives to network, collaborate, share knowledge and discover new ideas and know-how across all sectors. This year, it is hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from February 4-8, 2024.

The second World Defense Show is currently taking place in Saudi Arabia. Over five days, the spectacular event offers a unique opportunity for global defense industry actors to showcase their most advanced and exciting designs.

It is also coined a fun experience for everyday people to learn more about state-of-art equipment.

Check out Sputnik's gallery to catch this year's show's best moments brought to you by sky aces from all over the world.

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An updated IL-76MD-90A military transport aircraft from the Russian Aerospace Forces.

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Visitors explore weapon samples.

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F-5 supersonic fighter jets, Turkish Stars aerobatic demonstration team of the Turkish Air Force.

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VKPO 3.0 uniform produced by Kalashnikov Concern at the World Defense Show-2024.

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Chengdu J-10 multirole combat aircraft from the August 1st Aerobatics Team, People's Liberation Army Air Force (China).

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A Russian 9K333 Verba infrared homing surface-to-air missile (SAM) man-portable air defense system (MANPADS) at the World Defense Show 2024.

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Panavia Tornado, Eurofighter Typhoon, and McDonnell Douglas F-15С tactical fighter jets, Royal Saudi Air Force.

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Rostec Corporation's stand at the World Defense Show 2024.

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F-5 supersonic fighter jets, Turkish Stars aerobatic demonstration team of the Turkish Air Force.

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Kalashnikov Concern's stand at the World Defense Show-2024.

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Chengdu J-10 multirole combat aircraft from the August 1st Aerobatics Team, People's Liberation Army Air Force (China).

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Visitors look at a bulletproof vest on display at the World Defense Show 2024.

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Hawker Siddeley Hawk advanced trainer aircraft, Royal Saudi Air Force.

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A visitor using an Oculus Quest VR headset at the World Defense Show 2024.

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Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II subsonic attack aircraft, United States Air Force.

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A Russian Serp-VS6 anti-drone system at the World Defense Show 2024.

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Chengdu J-10 multirole combat aircraft from the August 1st Aerobatics Team, People's Liberation Army Air Force (China).

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Visitors look at military chevrons on display at the World Defense Show 2024.

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A prototype of the BAE Systems Tempest, a proposed 6th gen. fighter aircraft under development from the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force.